How to Pick a Top Handheld Shower Heads

Did you know that the average person takes 28,000 showers in a lifetime? It’s true and goes to show you how important it is to have a nice, high-quality shower head to make your shower time more fun. The easiest way to reach all spots and get the job done quickly is, of course, a handheld shower head. To help you pick the best one we’ve conducted 30 hand held shower head reviews and picked the best ten. Before we dive into the reviews, here’s what to look for when shopping.

Material – When looking for the right shower head it’s best to find a balance between quality and cost. In our view, one of the best and most durable options is ABS plastic with a metal finish. A common version of that are shower heads with a chrome or nickel coating. They look great, are lightweight, and will last a long time. There are also brass and stainless steel shower heads for sale, but they are both heavy and more expensive. The choice is yours, of course, so pick the one that you like best.

Shower Head Size – Handheld showerheads can vary from four inches in diameter to well over eight, depending on the type. Four inches is the most common. Oversized showerheads add the ability to use them for wellness and relaxation. Handheld rain showerheads are a good example, as they usually feature a six to eight-inch face to mimic the soothing effect of rain. There is no “best” size here. Smaller ones are easy to use and affordable, larger head sizes offer a wider stream of water drops and quicker rinsing.

Hose Included – Some shower heads don’t include a host. Whether you plan to add one or use your current hose, having one included is good. Not that it’s hard to get a hose on its own, but it speaks well for the manufacturer if they include it in the set for free. It shows that they’re interested in your convenience. Luckily, most manufacturers have caught up to the idea. Almost exclusively it’ll be a stainless steel hose that’s flexible and robust. The only thing that’ll differ is the length, but you can expect something between five and seven feet in length.

Mount Included – This shows you if your shower head has a wall mount included. Of course, you can mount just about any handheld showerhead on the wall with third-party mounts, but there are some models that come with the mount included for added convenience. Just like with the hose, it speaks quite well for the manufacturer if this piece is included in the original purchase. If it’s not, that’s no big deal. Simply get a standard shower head mount that’s cheap.

Weight – Weight is not vital, but since these products are handheld, lower is better. The weight mentioned here includes the head itself as well as the hose. In other words, all parts you need to hold while showering. Of course, the heaviest heads will be made from brass, then you have stainless steel, and finally plastic, or a combo thereof. All products featured below are quite lightweight, making for easier showering.

Dimensions – We covered the shower head diameter above but what about the overall size? It’s not important for many buyers, but some might want to ensure that the head fits their existing setup and bathroom design. We get it. To help you find the perfect shower head in just the right size, we’ve included the total dimensions in inches for each review below. Simply pick the one that fits best.

Top 10 Products

Let’s get right to the best handheld shower head reviews, with the top pick and budget pick at the top. If you’re in a hurry, simply pick one of these top two models. Keep in mind, the rest is not organized in order of rating. All ten products that made it to this final list offer good quality and value. The choice comes down to your design preference and budget.

By far the best handheld shower head on our list, the Hansgrohe Raindance E120 is so much more than a shower accessory. This is an oversized six-inch rain shower head, designed to mimic the real thing by infusing water with tiny air bubbles, giving you a nice and very relaxing soak. It’s made from sturdy plastic, more than capable of withstanding the standard 2gpm (gallon per minute) pressure and lots of use. You can get it in chrome or brushed nickel finish.
This shower head has three settings, or functions – full stream, massage, and intense massage. You can choose one that fits your daily needs, and all feel great on the skin. All you have to do is turn the control lever on the shower itself and enjoy. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with a hose or a bracket for mounting, but it does come with a nice warranty and excellent support. The Hansgrohe Raindance Showerhead does cost a pretty penny but it’s also the best shower experience money can buy for years to come. We think it’s well worth each and every dollar.

Take a back scratcher and a showerhead, combine them, and you get the URBST Luxury handheld showerhead. All jokes aside, though, this is a quite budget-friendly solution to your bathroom needs which offers a unique design. As opposed to most showerheads, which are usually round, this one’s square-ish. This in and of itself doesn’t change much regarding water flow, but it does feel nice in the hand, especially when you operate single-handedly.
There are three functions – rainfall, quick spray, and a mix thereof. You control these using a button-like switch on the shower itself, which is a nice and an innovative touch.
Yes, it’s plastic, but it’s high quality, plus you get three layers of bright electroplated chrome finish. It’s a nice, and most importantly, an inexpensive household item that offers a great shower experience on a budget.

To those of you having troubles deciding between a wall mounted and a hand held shower head – why not both? For the price of a premium plastic handheld showerhead, you could get a combo. The Hydroluxe Full-Chrome showerhead set (made from ABS plastic, silicone, and chrome) has two four-inch showerheads, one fixed the other handheld. You can use them separately, or together, and switch between 24 possible flow patterns. We’re impressed!
There are five full settings (each showerhead) – power rain, massage, stay-warm mist, water-saving economy rain, and pause, plus the combinations. You control them by using a switch and a three-way water diverter. The former controls the water functions, the latter controls which showerhead gets activated. It’s simple and works great.
The package also includes a flexible five-foot stainless steel hose, a reel of plumber’s tape for easy installation, as well as an impressive 10-year limited warranty. It’s a great product that offers lots of settings for experimentation so that you can enjoy a perfect shower each time.

The Hansgrohe Chroma E100 is a high-quality and nice-looking handheld showerhead. However, it does come with a shower arm mount, so you can mount it to the wall and have both hands free to clean your hair or keep the dog from running away. On a more serious note, the E100 is quite well-made, though being plastic. It’s lightweight and feels durable. However, don’t let that fool you – there’s flimsy plastic, and then there’s the premium plastic that Hansgrohe uses, and the latter is of high quality. You also get a 63-inch, no-kink flexible hose with the purchase.
The showerhead handles the standard 2.5gpm flow with ease, though it reduces it to 2.2gpm for a perfect skin-feel. It can do two things with it – give you a full, pulsating massage or a deep-cleaning turbo spray, your choice. The showerhead takes care of maintaining itself thanks to its QuickClean anti-lime function.

If you want to have the versatility of a handheld showerhead and the convenience of a wall-mounted one, take a look at the Delta Faucet 75700. Made from high-grade ABS plastic, and then plated with chrome, this showerhead is backed by an amazing 15-year warranty, which speaks volumes about the quality of the product. You’ll also get a shower arm mount and a six-foot tangle-free flexible hose, just for good measure. It’s a great kit that offers excellent value.
The head itself is no laughing matter, either. You get seven functions total, plus anti-clog nozzles for much easier maintenance. You control these settings (one of which is “pause,” so don’t be alarmed when experimenting, you didn’t break it) by simply rotating the head, like on a garden hose.

There’s nothing better after a hard day’s work than to get home and enjoy a soothing shower massage. The Waterpik SM-653CG is the perfect product for this. Behind the unassuming name hides a six-function, three-inch showerhead with OptiFlow technology. Translated into plain English, this means that the SM-653CG packs quite a punch thanks to the proprietary water flow solutions by Waterpik. You can get it in two types –one for standard 2.5gpm and one designed for reduced 2.0gpm flow. Either way, you’ll end up with a powerful jet that can also be used for a gentle shower. Of course, you also get an adjustable bracket for wall-mounting as well as a super-flexible five-foot stainless steel hose. Plus, you’ll get a lifetime warranty (at the time of writing) which is a rarity in the industry, especially when it comes to plastic showerheads.

The HotelSpa AquaCare Series Luxury Shower has a long name but lives up to what it promises. You get a high-grade plastic showerhead with a nice chrome finish, a complimentary wall bracket, a six-foot super-flexible stainless steel hose, conical brass nuts for tightening, and more than enough plumber’s tape. In short, everything you need. Plus, the product comes with a lifetime warranty. The head itself features seven settings, which you control via the three-zone lever dial on the face (just rotate the head), plus a nice switch on the wand that controls the water flow. The bracket that comes with the purchase is definitely up to the game. Its angle is adjustable, and you can pretty much mount it on any surface.

The AquaDance Shower Head more than lives up to the name – its six spray settings definitively make the water dance on your skin. You can choose between Power Rain, Pulsating Massage, Power Mist, Rain Massage, Rain Mist, and a water-saving Pause mode. All that is controlled by an easy turn dial. With regards to maintenance, the shower almost does everything by itself thanks to the Rub-Clean jets which prevent lime build-up.
The full package includes not only the showerhead, but also a flexible, five-foot stainless steel hose, durable heavy-duty brass connection nuts, washers, an overhead bracket, and plumber’s tape. Everything installs tools-free, and even us butterfingers could handle the procedure without hiccups.

Fill your life with Joie de Vivre with the Vida Alegria H5+ handheld showerhead. Since the obligatory pun is out of the way, let’s get to know this truly extraordinary little item. The H5+ is made from high-grade ABS plastic and plated with shiny chrome. It does come with a stainless steel hose, about five feet of it which can stretch to about seven feet, as well as a bracket for wall-mounting.
The head itself features five settings (hence the name) – three basic, two mixed, and one water-saving. Enjoy a drenching spray, soft rinse, or pulsating massage, or just put it on drizzle to save water, with a flick of your thumb. The shower is designed so that it handles the standard 2.5gpm water flow, but it can also tackle lower pressure thanks to the removable flow restrictor. The package comes with an excellent three-year warranty.

The Aqua Elegante Handheld Showerhead is a basic and very affordable option – you get a showerhead with no other accessories. However, the head itself works great. It’s made from robust ABS plastic with a nice brushed nickel finish. There are also two other designs available – a nice Chrome finish and classic Bronze for folks who want to switch it up a little.
There are six settings total –Power Blast, Pulsating Massage, Gentle Rain, Water Saving, plus two mixed modes. It’s also worth noting that the shower head comes with a flow restrictor, which helps you deal with different water pressure situations. Moreover, the restrictor will also help out with the water bill, and the showerhead could pay for itself in a month’s time. Best of all, you get it with a five-year warranty. Happy showering!

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